I created this exhibition to represent how I feel about the color pink. Growing up, I thought that liking the color pink meant I was a girly girl and couldn't stand up for myself. Now as an adult, I realize that that way of thinking had to do with misogyny and the idea that to be feminine and accept feminine things was weak. I was wrong a child. Loving things that are feminine don't make you weak, but strong. I love the color pink and florals. There's nothing wrong about enjoying things that make you happy. 

I included artworks with a wide range of mediums and time periods to show that women are powerful in every time period and shown in any way. As you take a look through the artwork, think of them and power and beauty. Think Pink. 

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Accession Number
2020/1.253

Title
Untitled

Artist(s)
American

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
photograph on paper

Dimensions
4 1/8 x 3 in. (10.48 x 7.62 cm);3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (9.53 x 6.67 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Peter J. Cohen, selected by Museum visitors, 2019-2020

Physical Description
A person in a soft white hat, pink top, and floral print skirt stands looking off to the left of the image. Their right hand is raised to touch the brim of the hat.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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3 Related Resources

TAKE YOUR PICK : COLLECTING FOUND PHOTOGRAPHS
(Part of: Exhibition Teaching Resources)
Oh, honey... A Queer Reading of the Collection
(Part of: Exhibition Teaching Resources)

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